Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the KRA steering committees' development of a Strategic Plan and associated workplan
• Be responsible for the implementation of the annual KRA workplan and collaborate with steering committee members to achieve progress against the strategic plan
• Complete quarterly reports on KRA activity for KHA and ANZSN
• Coordinate the meetings, minutes and completion of action items for the KRA steering committee and any subsequent working groups or sub-committees that are formed
• Develop, prepare and submit grant funding requests with the support of the KRA steering committee and manage and maintain relationships with funding sources
• Build strong relationships across the research sector and foster collaboration in kidney research
• Prepare impact reports and make recommendations for future work scope and opportunities for the KRA
• Write funding applications (including philanthropic and government grants) to seek funding for the KRA research priorities
• Coordinate all aspects of the KRA research program including funding grants, communications to research teams, grant reporting requirements, and regular communication with both KHA and ANZSN
• Maintain strong relationships with researchers, research organisations and research funders

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in medical research or other relevant tertiary qualification together with experience working in the Australian research sector
• Demonstrated experience in managing high level projects and initiatives from conception through to reporting
• Demonstrated experience in project management in health, sciences, or research setting
• Experience in writing government and philanthropic grant submissions
• Knowledge of the Australian research landscape, processes and systems used to allocate research funding
• Proven organisational and time-management skills with demonstrated high attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills that demonstrate an ability to prepare briefings, reports and presentations in a clear and concise manner
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to high level of computer skills in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Dynamics 365, Zoom & Zoom webinars, Teams
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and knowledge of research principles

What’s on offer?